INSTALLATION GUIDE

ISB+

1. Introduction
The ISB+ is an ATEX isolation unit for the serial ports RS232/RS485 of devices
installed in hazardous areas. The typical devices for this application in Itron portfolio
are : CORUS, SEVC-D, ANGus. It can also provide external power supply for one
device in hazardous area. RS232 communication can be converted to RS485 (half
duplex) through the ISB+ and vice versa.
The ISB+ replaces the previous ISB.
The enclosure of the ISB+ is suitable for DIN Rail mounting and provides an IP20
protection level. The ISB+ can be powered by any commercial external power
module within 9-24 V range (8 W).
2. Technical Characteristics

Input voltage : 9 -24 V DC typical (27.5 V DC Max.)

Power consumption : 8W Max.
Output : 8V DC / 100 mA for material with compatible electrical parameters
according ATEX certificate.
Input fuse AC : 800 mA T 4000A
Output fuse DC : 250mA T half
Ambient temperature range : -250 C to +550 C
Protection Level : IP 20 Enclosure
Serial ports for connection s to the hazardous area : RS232 or RS485 (2 wires,
half duplex), speed 1200 38400 bauds, power supply for the serial port of the
material in hazardous area.
Serial ports for connection to the safe area : RS232 or RS485 (2 wires, half
duplex), speed 1200 38400 bauds.
Conversion from RS232 to RS485 possible from each side (hazardous and safe
area) with automatic turn around (same speed).

3. Description
The ISB+ can be used to isolate the RS232 and RS485 ports of devices located in
hazardous area and to transmit data to the safe area to devices without any approval
for intrinsic safety through an RS232 or an RS485 port.
Only one of the ports (RS232 or RS485) can be used on each side, meaning that
only the RS232 or the RS485 port can be connected to the ISB+ on the hazardous
area side and similarly for the safe area side. Its possible to convert signals from
RS232 to RS485 and vice-versa.
The RS485 port (on each side) is a two wire port with automatic turn-around
management.
On the hazardous area side, its possible to connect several devices on the RS485
port at the same time, but only if the compatibility of electrical parameters remains

within the range specified in the ATEX approval of the ISB+. The linear capacitance
C and inductance L of the cable must be integrated in the calculation for the ATEX
compatibility.
The power supply output of the ISB+ can be used for any material (only one device
can be powered from the output of the ISB+) in the hazardous area, only if its
electrical and functional parameters are compatible with the parameters on the ATEX
certificate of the ISB+.
A green LED indicates the presence of voltage on the power input of the ISB+ and
two red LEDs include the activity on Rx and Tx signals of the communication ports.
4. General system overview and connections
The typical application of the ISB+ is to connect the Corus RS232 port to material in
safe area (computer, RTU,etc...).

WARNING : Check cabling before powering. Any error on cabling of RS232 and
RS485 ports could damage the ISB+.
Typical cofiguration with a Corus (power supply and RS232 connection) in hazardous area.

Typical Configuration with Several devices connected on the RS485 port in hazardous area

5. Commisioning
Inputs/Output Cabling
The catalog of the ISB+ is indicatedon its enclosure.
The cables must be mechanically fixed so that there is no risk of short circuit
between cables coming from the safe area and cables coming from the hazardous
area. A minimal distance of 50mm must berespected between those cables.

Installation
The ISB+ must be installed in the safe area in a cabinet providing sufficient
protection against climatic conditions, including water and dust presence (IP65 level
minimum). The cabinet should also protect the ISB+ against the exposure to direct
sunlight.
For correct mounting the ISB+ must be mounted on DIN rail.
ISB+ powering
The ISB+ accepts any commercial power supply providing 9 to 24V DC regulated
voltage with a minimal power of 8W. Our suggestions for the supply module is the
TRACO POWER TCL24-11 which can also be mounted on DIN rail, next to the ISB+.
The power input of the ISB+ can also be connected to a rechargable battery pack
with a solar panel and a charger. In this configuration, the ISB+ can be proposed as
a solar power supply unit for the Corus. For more information about this feature, you
can contact your local Itron representative.

ISB+ speed/switch configuration

The ISB+ has two internal switches for speed configuration and for the RS485 chip.
In usual conditions, the position of the switches does not need to be modified.
To access the switches, the box must be opened with a flat screwdriver. The user
must insert the screw driver under the four connection plots and lever them one by
one to remove rear part of the box (see picture 1). Once the rear part removed, a
screwdriver must be used to gently pull the printed board out of the enclosure. For
this operation, the screwdriver must only be used in the corner regions bearing the
connectors (as indicated on picture 2). Using a tool elsewhere than in the corner
regions may be harmful to the product. A flat cable connects the printed board to the
three LEDs card and, therefore, the printed board cant be completely separated from
the upper part of the box.